Phyllis Pafenbach, of DuBois, Nebraska died on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the age of 96. She resided at Premier Estates in Pawnee City for two years. She moved to DuBois in 2012 to live with her daughter, Jean and Don Miller, currently living in Lawrence, Kansas. Phyllis previously split her time between living on a sailboat in Gilford, New Hampshire and Vero Beach, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick; and her son, David. She is survived by her daughter, Caylah Nancy and John Duda from Vero Beach, Florida. Memorial contributions may be made to Frieden’s United Church of Christ in Bern, Kansas or a charity of your choice, sent in care of Popkess Mortuary, 823 Virginia Street, Sabetha, KS 66534. www.popkessmortuaries.com